Good VS Bad Gemstone Cutting. How to tell the difference!

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[MatthewBanchero]

This is probably the single most informative video on the internet on the topic. Thank you for sharing. My daughter and I are looking forward to mining for sunstone and we’re learning all about faceting before we go.

[WinkJones]

Very well done John! It is nice to see you offering such incredibly easy to understand and well illustrated information.

Like your gems, your video is beautiful!

Wink

[joshh]

Hello! I’m a 22 year old gem cutter from the Americas. This video was super helpful thank you! I’m still new to gem cutting but this helped me with better ideas on how to compare my custom cuts to commercial cuts. I’m incredibly ADHD so I won’t take not perfect for an answer if I can avoid it! Haha currently re cutting the crown to the whirlpool design because I made a mistake😪

Thanks again!

[ariannasv]

I think crooked lines are an obvious sign, but I never thought about the window. Very informative indeed

[JohnDyerGems]

We're really pleased you like the video and found it informative! :) I'm in the process of making another short tutorial on Oregon Sunstone...unfortunately not a birthstone, it is still an extremely fascinating gem. Anyways, if you're interested I hope to be done with it by the end of next week...approximately!

[ThePerfect]

Exactly what the titles says and very clear cut explanation (pun intended) TY!

[gurusundesh]

Thank you for this video!

a tutorial on Oregon Sunstone will be very cool, hope to see it soon!

[davidsepstein]

Although there are rare exceptions ie. a window in and emerald to decentuate the vvs inclusions in the center; this educational video is just what the trade should be more aware of. To take the idea from Ty, this video is a cut above. Bravo!

[Permafrostrock]

As a geologist I don't fully understand (by heart) why to take so much natural beauty out of most gems by cutting away their history (of their birth/creation). However, this video was still quite informative and easy to understand as it gives simple tips which even people like me can easily apply next time seeing a cut gem. Thanks for sharing.

[JoonPo]

Thanks for sharing..love to learn how to identify the good cut and bad one!

[pawandarda]

Good detailed video, explaining how to add more value in stone by faceting quality.
I also take care same. I look artistic gem cutting in RMC Gems.

[jesseechavarria]

That was a very fun, informative video. Thank you John! Keep em coming, I have subscribed.☺👍

[Hedbrant]

Good video. The girdle is probably where I struggle the most.

[colethynne]

Great stuff!! Well presented, much appreciated 👍

[SunBeamsan]

Is there anywhere we can turn to to get our gems properly cut in your magnificent style? I have a beautiful VVS clarity platinum-peachy pink morganite purchased from Afghanistan, but it does have a small window which takes away from the stones beauty.

[DomartelloArteeamor]

Congratulations John, great video.
Thank you for sharing your work.
Regards
Carlos Peixoto

[ypsiloneksugarek]

Such an antique video. Thank you algorithm.

[elaineloganschoolhomes]

I really thank your I leaned allot I think I have a lot of junk from now on I will look better and be more satisfied

[jesseechavarria]

Thank you. got it, window, meet points, straight even girdle, and polish.☺👍☕

[orbital_goodz]

Nice video
I think you have confused a few cuts. A traditional princess & emerald cuts (0:55-2:07) and modified step cut and what looks like concave(millennium 5:07) cuts. totally different cuts. Traditional emerald cuts are to highlight a perfect (flawless) material. True the faceting needs to be at proportionate angles to be correct. It's easier to hide mtrl imperfections in in some of the cuts you highlight. What you re saying always holds true to diamonds not always to colored stones I don't think your being completely fair..It's unfortunate not everyone has $800 for a fine cut common topaz .